It's no surprise to find that most people in Columbia are big fans of the idea "Not In My Backyard" (NIMBY). Most often you will find Columbians complaining about urbanization and new businesses coming into the area. You will hear them say things like "new businesses will create too much congestion on already overly congested roadways". Unfortunately, the idea of NIMBY has now gone to the dogs.
It's now not enough for dog owners to keep their pets on leashes at all times and to pick up after their dogs when they do their business. Columbians have taken it one step further and are requesting that no dogs shall defecate in their backyards.
Don't get me wrong, I too don't like finding doggy doo in my yard, especially when I'm mowing the lawn. However, is it more unsightly to find real doggy doo in your yard or seeing a mockup of a dog defecating everyday? You have to admit the sign gets the point across, but at what cost? Also, where is it that you purchase signs like this? In this case, has NIMBY gone too far?
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